Episode 3 of 3
Official Establishment
- When
- 1792
- Where
- Raleigh
Raleigh was officially established in 1792 as both county seat and state capital, with incorporation occurring on December 31, 1792.
Raleigh was officially established in 1792 as both county seat and state capital. The city was incorporated on December 31, 1792, and a charter was granted on January 21, 1795, establishing a board of seven appointed commissioners and an Intendant of Police to govern it.
Sources
- Raleigh, North Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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